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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.80, 10,652.82 and 2,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.80, 10,652.82 and 2,485.72 is: 3,727.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.80 : 10,652.82 = 2,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.80/10,652.82 = 2,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.80x = 10,652.82 × 2,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.80x = 26,479,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,927.73/7,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.57

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